Retail Merchandising Assistant (Remote)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Retail Merchandising Assistant to support merchandising efforts in a fully remote capacity, serving stores across various regions including Upington. You will assist in developing merchandising plans, analyze product performance data, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to execute visual merchandising strategies effectively.

This role suits an organized individual with a passion for retail presentation, contributing to a dynamic team from a remote

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, merchandising or visual display is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of retail merchandising principles and visual presentation techniques.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing seasonal and ongoing merchandising plans.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to provide insights for merchandising decisions.
• Prepare product samples and visual aids for presentation to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with visual merchandising teams to ensure brand consistency across touchpoints.
• Maintain accurate product information and visual assets in databases.
• Support the creation of planograms and merchandising guidelines for stores.
• Process and track sample requests and product shipments for merchandising projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Retail merchandising knowledge

Planogram development

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and creative Retail Merchandising Assistant to support their merchandising efforts in a fully remote capacity, catering to stores across various regions including Upington . This role is integral to ensuring that product presentation aligns with brand strategy and drives sales performance across all retail channels. You will assist in developing merchandising plans, analyzing product performance data, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to execute visual merchandising strategies effectively. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized individual with a passion for retail presentation to contribute to a dynamic team from a remote location, playing a key role in shaping the in-store and online customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of seasonal and ongoing merchandising plans.
• Analyze sales data and market trends to provide insights for merchandising decisions.
• Prepare product samples and visual aids for presentation to internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with visual merchandising teams to ensure consistent brand representation across all touchpoints.
• Maintain accurate product information and visual assets in merchandising databases.
• Support the creation of planograms and merchandising guidelines for retail stores.
• Process and track sample requests and product shipments for merchandising projects.

Requirements

• Previous experience in retail, merchandising, visual display, or a related field is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• An understanding of retail merchandising principles and visual presentation techniques.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within merchandising.
• A fully remote work environment offering flexibility and work-life balance.